AmCham Recruits Henry Haggard, Former U.S. Department of Energy Director, as Senior Advisor

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM Korea) announced on the 19th that it has appointed Henry Haggard, former Director of the Energy Bureau at the U.S. Department of State and former Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Korea, as its new Senior Advisor.

Based in Washington D.C., Henry Haggard will work closely with AMCHAM leadership and member companies to provide strategic advice on key issues facing the Korea-U.S. business community and seek practical cooperation opportunities. In the rapidly changing global economic environment, he is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening the business growth of AMCHAM members and the economic relationship between the two countries.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) has appointed Henry Haggard, former Director of Energy at the U.S. Department of State and former Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Korea, as its new Senior Advisor. AMCHAM

James Kim, Chairman and CEO of AMCHAM, said, "We warmly welcome Henry Haggard’s joining. His extensive experience and deep insights will be a valuable asset in advancing AMCHAM’s efforts to support member companies and strengthen the Korea-U.S. economic partnership. I am confident that his addition will inject new momentum into our initiatives." He added, "With the inauguration of the second Trump administration, Henry Haggard is the right person to further develop AMCHAM’s mission in both the United States and Korea."

Henry Haggard has held various senior positions in both the public and private sectors, building broad experience in international business and trade. He served at the U.S. Department of State for 25 years, playing key roles at the National Security Council (NSC) during both the first Trump administration and the Biden administration. He also served as Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Korea and oversaw energy diplomacy in Asia and the Middle East at the State Department’s Energy Bureau, working closely with Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt.

After retiring, he has continued to work to strengthen Korea-U.S. relations through various consulting activities and collaborations with think tanks. Currently, he serves as Senior Advisor at WestExec Advisors, a U.S. political strategy consulting firm founded by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, supporting U.S. companies’ investments in Korea and Korean companies’ entry into the U.S. market. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Baker Institute of Rice University in the U.S. and at the Center for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) at the Free University of Brussels in Belgium.

Henry Haggard said, "I am honored to join AMCHAM and contribute to the meaningful work of promoting Korea-U.S. economic cooperation. I look forward to working with the AMCHAM team and member companies to further solidify the strong foundation of bilateral relations and create new cooperation opportunities for mutual benefit."

He continued, "Currently, Korea and the U.S. maintain closer and stronger ties than ever before across various fields including economy, diplomacy, and culture. The potential for expanding this relationship for the benefit of both peoples in the coming years is immense. Chairman James Kim and AMCHAM have played a central role in building this relationship and I am confident they will remain at the heart of success and prosperity. I am truly pleased to be part of this meaningful journey."

Senior Advisor Henry Haggard is scheduled to officially begin his activities on January 2, 2025.

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